So is anyone going to track their car?

djdorifto · 03-08-2008, 02:44 AM

Of course not drag racing, but road racing. Anyone going to track it regularly or once or twice a year? When I get my M3 I'll probably track it a few times a year like my S2000. Hopefully it will last as my S

skierman64 · 03-08-2008, 07:40 AM

I fully plan on tracking my car. However, I will probably wait until it has over 5K miles on it to make sure it's fully broken in before doing so. I chose the 18" wheels so that they could be my track wheels. There are many more choices of track tires in 18" than in 19". Schedule permitting, I plan to hit the track 2-4 times a year.

What tracks do you go to out of Orlando? Sebring is the only FL road course that I'm aware of.

man02195 · 03-08-2008, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by skierman64

I fully plan on tracking my car. However, I will probably wait until it has over 5K miles on it to make sure it's fully broken in before doing so. I chose the 18" wheels so that they could be my track wheels. There are many more choices of track tires in 18" than in 19". Schedule permitting, I plan to hit the track 2-4 times a year.

Definitely tracking it a couple of times a year at VIR. I'll get some 18" wheels, r compound tires, and track pads and take it up there. Like skierman, i'll get +4K miles on it before hitting the track, probably in the fall.

Rovman · 03-08-2008, 09:09 AM

You bet I will!!!!

Feffman · 03-08-2008, 10:39 AM

Jsut got a call from a new owner in Virginia who's join us (www.MVPTrackTime.com) at Summit Point in May! Happy Motoring and I hope to see you at the track.

Mark "Feff" Pfeffer

djdorifto · 03-08-2008, 12:46 PM

theres a track in Gainesville Raceway. Most people don't know about it, they think theres only a drag strip there. Behind the drag strip compound theres a really nice road course... No walls, lakes, ponds, just grass. Its awesome to push the car to the limits without the fear of breaking your car.

Our local car club here in Melbourne, Fl rent out the track for the day and charge 130 bucks for tons of track time, food, drinks, and tons of fun. The pic in my sig is me and my s2000 at the track

sayemthree · 04-16-2008, 02:25 PM

FOR SURE! as soon as its broken in.

probably 10-12 track days per year plus 1 or 2 autocross days!!

SS32 · 04-17-2008, 09:31 AM

I'm already signed up for a 2 day DE at VIR at the end of May.

consolidated · 04-17-2008, 11:00 PM

I can't wait to track my sedan, the look on some Corvette drivers faces will be precious when they point-by a sedan with two child seats in the back. I curious about how laps times will fare against those in my track mod'd Cayman S.

sayemthree · 04-17-2008, 11:45 PM

Hockenhiem short track - stock

41. BMW M3 (E92) 1:14.3 ´07 420 / 1619 sportauto
58. BMW M3 Sedan (E90) 1:15.2 ´07 420 / 1680 sportauto
66. Porsche Cayman S 1:15.5 ´05 295 / 1340 sportauto

sayemthree · 04-17-2008, 11:47 PM

Autozeitung test track, Germany

how is your Cayman tuned?

10. BMW M3 Sedan (E90) 1:38.7 ´07 420 / 1680 Autozeitung
22. Porsche Cayman S 1:41.2 ´05 295 / 1340 Autozeitung

consolidated · 04-18-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sayemthree

Autozeitung test track, Germany

how is your Cayman tuned?

10. BMW M3 Sedan (E90) 1:38.7 ´07 420 / 1680 Autozeitung
22. Porsche Cayman S 1:41.2 ´05 295 / 1340 Autozeitung

The car is lowered on KW V3 coilovers and Mantis camber plates, sways, CCW black C10 wheels with Nitto NT-01, track aligned and corner weighted, Milltek cat-back, Softronic flash (soon with their 80mm 997 plenum), stainless lines, Brembo 6 piston monoblocks in front with either PFC 01 or Pagid yellow pads, 996 GT3 bucket seats with Scroth harnesses with a harness bar (Heigo roll bar is next), GT3RS alcantara wheel and shifter, and Traqmate datalogger. Guard LSD should arrive in May.

I love tracking this car, but it has it's issues. Caymans blow smoke in tight left turns after deceleration due to oil ingestion. The brakes aren't what had hoped for and some are getting steering pump failures from overheating of the lines.

!Xoible · 04-18-2008, 10:49 AM

short answer yes.

long detailed answer: yes pho sho

sayemthree · 04-18-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by consolidated

The car is lowered on KW V3 coilovers and Mantis camber plates, sways, CCW black C10 wheels with Nitto NT-01, track aligned and corner weighted, Milltek cat-back, Softronic flash (soon with their 80mm 997 plenum), stainless lines, Brembo 6 piston monoblocks in front with either PFC 01 or Pagid yellow pads, 996 GT3 bucket seats with Scroth harnesses with a harness bar (Heigo roll bar is next), GT3RS alcantara wheel and shifter, and Traqmate datalogger. Guard LSD should arrive in May.

I love tracking this car, but it has it's issues. Caymans blow smoke in tight left turns after deceleration due to oil ingestion. The brakes aren't what had hoped for and some are getting steering pump failures from overheating of the lines.

Slap some R-comp tires on that M3 and I think it'll keep up.

ase2dais · 04-25-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by djdorifto

Of course not drag racing, but road racing. Anyone going to track it regularly or once or twice a year? When I get my M3 I'll probably track it a few times a year like my S2000. Hopefully it will last as my S

I'll probably do my favorite Springfield 95/495 Bypass on/off ramps for a starters, exit at Newington Costco Cloverleaf ramps a couple of times and back up north to 95/495 Springfield Bypass to Eisenhower exit and back again

icemang17 · 05-06-2008, 08:27 PM

Hell yes I'm gonna track mine!!!!!! Might have to invest in some new brake pads and rims-R compounds...... But it will see plenty of track time once its broken in....

sayemthree · 05-07-2008, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by icemang17

Hell yes I'm gonna track mine!!!!!! Might have to invest in some new brake pads and rims-R compounds...... But it will see plenty of track time once its broken in....

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Mack211 · 05-07-2008, 02:38 PM

I will and have only done Auto-x but will also do 1 or 2 road tracks a year if possible.

bmwprince4life · 05-08-2008, 12:22 AM

yes soon

DJ9 · 05-23-2008, 10:28 PM

No Auto-x but track events I will...same as with my e46M.

I'm actually going next weekend to Laguna Seca (5.31). If any of you are up here on NorCal there is still room . Event is through Track Masters.

sayemthree · 05-23-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ9

No Auto-x but track events I will...same as with my e46M.

I'm actually going next weekend to Laguna Seca (5.31). If any of you are up here on NorCal there is still room . Event is through Track Masters.

AX is great fun - its really the best way to learn the very limit (or over) of the car.

DJ9 · 05-24-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sayemthree

AX is great fun - its really the best way to learn the very limit (or over) of the car.

To be honest, I'll give it a shot..never tried it, guess I always looked at my last M(e46) and this one as a bit too heavy for AX.

03-08-2008, 02:44 AM	#1
djdorifto Looking for that special M Coupe Drives: Honda S2000 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orlando, Fl (ex-southern californian) Posts: 62 iTrader: (0)	So is anyone going to track their car? Of course not drag racing, but road racing. Anyone going to track it regularly or once or twice a year? When I get my M3 I'll probably track it a few times a year like my S2000. Hopefully it will last as my S __________________ -Steven Current - Honda S2000 (road racing warrior) Future - BMW M3 Coupe
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03-08-2008, 07:40 AM	#2
skierman64 Brigadier General Drives: 2008 E92 Space Gray M3 & E36M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater St Louis Metro area Posts: 3,069 iTrader: (1) Garage List 1998 M3 Coupe [0.00] 2008 M3 Coupe [0.00]	I fully plan on tracking my car. However, I will probably wait until it has over 5K miles on it to make sure it's fully broken in before doing so. I chose the 18" wheels so that they could be my track wheels. There are many more choices of track tires in 18" than in 19". Schedule permitting, I plan to hit the track 2-4 times a year. What tracks do you go to out of Orlando? Sebring is the only FL road course that I'm aware of. __________________ Get a professional motorsports full featured stopwatch app for your Blackberry here: http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/19464 Invest Wisely...The best mod for your money?? BMWCCA high performance driver's school. The mod that lasts a lifetime and improves the performance of any car you drive

03-08-2008, 09:09 AM	#4
Rovman Private First Class Drives: 11' BMW M1 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lafayette,La. Posts: 162 iTrader: (0)	You bet I will!!!! __________________ 13' BMW M5 DCT 11' BMW 1M 10' Mercedes GL 350 Bluetec 04' Porsche 911 GT3 (Track car) 06' BMW HP2 Enduro (Multi Purpose bike)

03-08-2008, 12:46 PM	#6
djdorifto Looking for that special M Coupe Drives: Honda S2000 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orlando, Fl (ex-southern californian) Posts: 62 iTrader: (0)	theres a track in Gainesville Raceway. Most people don't know about it, they think theres only a drag strip there. Behind the drag strip compound theres a really nice road course... No walls, lakes, ponds, just grass. Its awesome to push the car to the limits without the fear of breaking your car. Our local car club here in Melbourne, Fl rent out the track for the day and charge 130 bucks for tons of track time, food, drinks, and tons of fun. The pic in my sig is me and my s2000 at the track __________________ -Steven Current - Honda S2000 (road racing warrior) Future - BMW M3 Coupe

04-17-2008, 09:31 AM	#8
SS32 Major Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 1,431 iTrader: (0)	I'm already signed up for a 2 day DE at VIR at the end of May. __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns

03-08-2008, 10:39 AM	#5
Feffman Grand Poobah Drives: M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gateway To The West Posts: 337 iTrader: (0)	Jsut got a call from a new owner in Virginia who's join us (www.MVPTrackTime.com) at Summit Point in May! Happy Motoring and I hope to see you at the track. Mark "Feff" Pfeffer

04-16-2008, 02:25 PM	#7
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: bmw Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa Posts: 4,844 iTrader: (0)	FOR SURE! as soon as its broken in. probably 10-12 track days per year plus 1 or 2 autocross days!!

04-17-2008, 11:00 PM	#9
consolidated Major Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,253 iTrader: (1)	I can't wait to track my sedan, the look on some Corvette drivers faces will be precious when they point-by a sedan with two child seats in the back. I curious about how laps times will fare against those in my track mod'd Cayman S.

04-17-2008, 11:45 PM	#10
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: bmw Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa Posts: 4,844 iTrader: (0)	Hockenhiem short track - stock 41. BMW M3 (E92) 1:14.3 ´07 420 / 1619 sportauto 58. BMW M3 Sedan (E90) 1:15.2 ´07 420 / 1680 sportauto 66. Porsche Cayman S 1:15.5 ´05 295 / 1340 sportauto

04-17-2008, 11:47 PM	#11
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: bmw Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa Posts: 4,844 iTrader: (0)	Autozeitung test track, Germany how is your Cayman tuned? 10. BMW M3 Sedan (E90) 1:38.7 ´07 420 / 1680 Autozeitung 22. Porsche Cayman S 1:41.2 ´05 295 / 1340 Autozeitung

04-18-2008, 10:49 AM	#13
!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 46,045 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 [3.50] 2007 335i [4.50] 2008 528i [4.00] 2006 Infiniti - G35 ... [4.00]	short answer yes. long detailed answer: yes pho sho

05-06-2008, 08:27 PM	#16
icemang17 Captain Drives: 2008 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockton CA Posts: 644 iTrader: (0)	Hell yes I'm gonna track mine!!!!!! Might have to invest in some new brake pads and rims-R compounds...... But it will see plenty of track time once its broken in.... __________________ Brian 2008 E92 M3, MR, DCT, extended BB leather, loaded! 1988 Porsche 928S4, Guards red/Champagne leather 1989 Porsche 928S4 track beast!!!

05-07-2008, 02:38 PM	#18
Mack211 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 - DCT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 493 iTrader: (0)	I will and have only done Auto-x but will also do 1 or 2 road tracks a year if possible. __________________ 2008 M3 Space Gray, Black, Syc Ant Wood Trim, DCT 2001 325ci Steel Gray - Sold

05-08-2008, 12:22 AM	#19
bmwprince4life Captain Drives: none Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: none Posts: 774 iTrader: (0)	yes soon __________________ none

05-23-2008, 10:28 PM	#20
DJ9 Captain Drives: 2008 E92 M3_SG Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Francisco/Marin County, CA Posts: 657 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	No Auto-x but track events I will...same as with my e46M. I'm actually going next weekend to Laguna Seca (5.31). If any of you are up here on NorCal there is still room . Event is through Track Masters. __________________ -Dave 2008 E92M3-Space Gray Eisenmann Sport Exhaust_MT/Loaded

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